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Crisp Side Salad

By: Craig Miller 
"'The light dressing Craig Miller serves over his crunchy combination of colorful salad fixings contains just a hint of sweetness. 'I like to make the dressing ahead to let the flavors blend,' remarks the Torrance, California cook."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups torn salad greens
  • 3/4 cup sliced zucchini
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup seasoned croutons
  • 1 tablespoon whole almonds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, zucchini, carrots, celery and onions. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons, almonds and sesame seeds.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by susiekew   view full review
This was pretty good. I forgot to add the sesame seeds, and used about 1/4 cup of toasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by Sarah   view full review
I loved it, a little oily though, needs more vinigar for my taste...I used 2 green onions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by Huck   view full review
This is good and thanks for posting the recipe. I was in desperate straits for a side dish...

 

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